County in speed camera warning

A warning period for Pima County's speed enforcement program
began Monday at 10 locations, and runs through Monday, May 25, when
citations are being issued.

A new start date was set following the completion of roadway
repairs, which caused inconsistent results during initial quality
control testing, a release said. "Current speed validation and
quality assurance testing completed by American Traffic Solutions
confirms the required accuracy and ensures that the system is
working correctly within the company's strict tolerances," it
added.

Fixed speed enforcement cameras have been placed at 10
collision-prone roadway corridors that accounted for 26 percent of
all speeding tickets issued in 2008, and where more than 4,100
crashes have occurred over the last three years.

The locations are:

• North La Cholla Boulevard near West Sunset Road

• South Mission Road near West Grubstake Drive

• East Ina Road near North Camino de las Candelas

• North Swan Road near East Calle Barril

• East Valencia Road near South Wilmot Road.

• West Ruthrauff Road near West Rillito Street

• West Valencia Road near South Camino de la Tierra

• South Alvernon Way near South Station Master Drive

• East River Road near North Country Club Road

• South Nogales Highway near East Hermans Road

"The goal of the photo enforcement program is simple – to better
obtain voluntary compliance with the posted speed limits by
motorists who use the public highway system in Pima County," the
release said. "This program is designed to make collision-prone
roadway segments safer for all drivers."

The eastbound Red Rock entrance and exit ramp on I-10 is going
to be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, May
20-21, for construction activity, according to the Arizona
Department of Transportation.

Eastbound motorists are asked to use the Picacho Peak Road exit,
219. They can follow the frontage road for about seven miles to the
Red Rock overpass.